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Item: Independence of the Seas
Rating: 4.4
Author: CentralFL

Independence of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

CentralFL

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 9

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5

4 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 13, 2023

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 1290

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

This was a 4-night Caribbean cruise. One port, Nassau. One day at sea. One stop at their private island Coco Key. In that order. Main dining room menu changed each night: American, Italian, French, Caribbean.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

We had The Key and were expedited thru the process.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Main dining room service was slow, long wait between courses. Meals were okay. Not thrilled with the new rotating menu (Italian, French, Caribbean), I prefer the old traditional menu items be included.

Main Dining Room

4 out of 5

Service was slow. After seating it was a long wait until waiter greeted us. Long wait between courses.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Enjoyed the Flow Rider and water slides.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Ice show was very enjoyable.

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Wait service was slow in the dining room. Cabin attendant was wonderful.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Ship is designed well. Common areas were clean. Noticed a lack of diaper changing stations in rest rooms.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

First time booking a junior suite. It was great. Did not feel cramped as I do in a balcony cabin. Plenty of space to stow the handicap scooter. It was NOT a handicap cabin.

Ship tip

Perfect size ship, not too large, not too small.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Again, we had The Key so it was quick leaving the ship. Enjoyed the disembarking breakfast and being escorted off the ship. Luggage was in a separate area.

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5 Comments

Other reviews of this sailing

Very nice ship

Could have been better